Cute Holiday Party Makeup Looks, Quick Easy Ideas

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Whether December 26th comes as a relief (no more holiday music/shopping/parties!) or feels like a punch to the gut (no more holiday music/shopping/parties!), you still have one more opportunity to send the season off with a festival and fun night of true holiday decadence. Enter: New Year's Eve.

Just as we start thinking about what sparkly outfit to wear next week, we also start craving an extra hit of glamour from our makeup. ('Tis the season for a little extra Kirakira+, after all.) To inspire us all for an extra-bedazzled New Year's Eve look, we rounded up some showstopping makeup combinations from the past year.

From shimmering shadows to statement-making cut creases, there's something for everyone ahead. Click ahead for all the NYE makeup inspiration you need.

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